Birds and Wetlands
The Journal · Page 26 of 40

Field notes,
page 26.

Continuing the archive — slow essays and observations from marshes, mangroves, and pondsides around the world.

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№ 17415 May 2023

Quacking Across Genders: Do Male Ducks Quack?

When most people think of ducks, they picture the classic quacking sound. But do male ducks quack? Sort of but not really. Male ducks do quack, but their quacks are usually softer and raspier than...

Quacking Across Genders: Do Male Ducks Quack? № 174
№ 17215 May 2023

Floating Feathers: How Do Ducks Float?

Many people have seen ducks, whether they're swimming in a pond or waddling around a park. But how do ducks stay afloat? Ducks float due to their buoyant bodies and waterproof feathers. Their bodies...

Floating Feathers: How Do Ducks Float? № 172
Wagging and Waddling: Why Do Ducks Wag Their Tail? № 171
№ 17113 May 2023

Wagging and Waddling: Why Do Ducks Wag Their Tail?

One of the behaviors pet ducks that pique the interest of many people is their tail wagging. Why does duck tail wagging mean? Ducks wag their tails as a form of communication and expression. It's...

№ 16810 May 2023

Fruity Feasts: Can Ducks Eat Fruit?

Ducks love fruit, but can they safely eat fruit? Yes, ducks can eat fruit, and many fruits can be a nutritious treat for them. Offer fruits like berries, seedless grapes, chopped apples, and melons...

Fruity Feasts: Can Ducks Eat Fruit? № 168
Cracking Calcium: Do Ducks Eat Eggs? № 167
№ 16710 May 2023

Cracking Calcium: Do Ducks Eat Eggs?

Yes, ducks can and will eat eggs, especially if they are cracked or broken. Consuming eggs provides ducks with a rich source of protein and nutrients. However, if ducks develop a habit of eating...

№ 16610 May 2023

Falcated Duck (Mareca falcata)

The falcated duck (Mareca falcata), also called the falcated teal, is a dabbling duck native to eastern Asia. It breeds in eastern Russia, northern Japan, northeastern China and North Korea. It is a...

Falcated Duck (Mareca falcata) № 166
Feathered Courtship: How Do Ducks Mate? № 165
№ 16510 May 2023

Feathered Courtship: How Do Ducks Mate?

The mating season for ducks typically occurs during springtime. During this time, male ducks will begin to court female ducks in an attempt to win their favor. But how exactly do ducks mate? Duck...

№ 16410 May 2023

Living Wild: How Long Do Ducks Live in the Wild?

Ducks are well-known for their hardiness and ability to thrive in various environments. These birds are adapted to a wide range of temperatures and can be found on every continent except Antarctica....

Living Wild: How Long Do Ducks Live in the Wild? № 164